Other than my fascination with Dating in the Dark, I've pretty much avoided dating reality shows. I'm aware that there are a slew to choose from (Momma's Boys, The Bachelor, Farmer Wants a Wife), but beyond that I rarely follow what's going on.
Yet today a news piece caught my eye about the most recent Bachelor couple, Jake Pavelka and Vienna Girardi. Their three month long courtship ended and the breakup just announced a few days ago, and now the ex's are slated to be on one more Bachelor episode. Which lead me to think: how many dating reality show couples actually make it to a long term relationship or marriage?
I could only find a select few that were still together six months to a year after their shows aired, although surprisingly, the data was really hard to come by either way. Still, dating reality shows are big business, and they don't seem to be slowing down in terms of numbers, viewership, or new ideas slated for airing.
So then let me ask you, dear readers: would you go on a dating reality show to meet new people? Why or why not? Would it depend on the type of show - guaranteed to meet someone like Elimidate, or fend for yourself like Flavor of Love? Do you think lasting, true love is possible if the beginnings of the relationship started in front of an audience?
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